Author Topic: mounting a scope (Read 374 times)

Myerslake2005 · « **on:** February 09, 2005, 03:27:34 AM »

I've gone through many of the archived postings and I'm a little confused.

I plan on mounting a Burris 2-6 on a Encore 7-08 using either the Leupold or Burris Dual Dovetail bases. In previous postings it is recommended to put anywhere from 3-4 rings on the scope to keep it from flexing from recoil.

I was planning to use the one piece mount. With that dovetail base it appears as if there is only two places I can place rings. How do I mount a 3rd or 4th ring on the scope? Do I end up going to a two base mount and having my gunsmith drill and tap the barrel for a 3rd or 4th base in an appropriate place to add a 3rd or 4th base? If I need to go to a two base mount which one would I purchase since they don't make one specifically for the Encore?

Thanks for your help

KYODE · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2005, 06:01:29 AM »

burris 2x7, i think you mean :wink:

i have my 3x12 burris on my 15" 7-08. it is mounted with a 3 ring redfield mount. i like the mount and it looks great. mid south shooters supply carries them. on this mount, two of the rings dovetail in, and the 3rd sits out front with screws that hold it in from the sides.
this ring setup should be lapped to true the rings before mounting. i then place friction pads(sticky back labels) inside the ring halves.

another option for a nice 3 ring setup is a weaver base with 3 leupold vertical split rings. wal-mart here carries the rings. of course ya gotta buy 2 sets to get 3 rings, but they are not too expensive and you already get a leftover ring for a second setup.
burris signature zee rings are great also, but it would add more cost to the mount. they have the plastic inserts that give several nice functions such as not having to "lap", they leave no scope marks, and +- inserts are available to compensate for uneven bases or long rang shooting elevation changes.

southern utah · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2005, 07:15:37 AM »

With dual dovetail use the Burris Signiture rings with inserts, all you need is 2. I also use the Virgin Valley or simular weaver style base with 2 Warme QD rings, both solid.

tnwill · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2005, 08:50:15 AM »

On my 7-08 Encore, I used a Weaver base and 2 Warne rings. No problems with the scope moving. Most 3 and 4 ring mounts are used on the heavy recoiling calibers.